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Reaction to the season three finale of “Battlestar Galactica” was fairly mixed, but one common sentiment was the gnawing pain at the realization that we’d have to wait nine months for the season premiere. …

The Bionic Woman, Jaime Sommers, had an eye, an ear, her legs and an arm replaced to save her life. Within days she was leaping across rooftops, and her doctors declared the operation to be a success. …

Barrowman as Jack, in full action figure pose. For as long as he can remember, John Barrowman, star of the upcoming “Doctor Who” spinoff “Torchwood,” has been gazing skyward. Barrowman has always been a sci-fi nut and still clings to fond memories of “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” (“The Next Generation” and “Deep Space 9,” especially) and, yes, classic “Who.” …

To say Friday ended up better than it began doesn’t quite capture the deflating nature of cable’s second day. Right now, we’ll focus on the good stuff. Garth Ancier, the new president of U.S. operations at BBC Worldwide America, threw a three-tiered party at his home. Different levels of deliciousness awaited on each floor. …

Generally speaking, viewers don’t give a yawn about who’s in charge of networks and cable channels until their favorite show gets canceled. When such misfortune occurs they start caring, if only to know whose head to demand on a platter. …

Sci Fi Channel’s “Eureka,” kicking off its second season tonight at 9, looks so sunny in spite of what lies beneath. On TV’s playground, it’s the smart, outgoing kid that miraculously forgot to develop any insecurities. He just happens to be building a nuke in his backyard playhouse. What could go wrong? …